Senior Analyst

A Spencer Stuart Analyst plays a critical and visible role on the team. Working closely with Associates, Senior Associates, and Consultants, Analysts operate as a thought partner in understanding client needs and gathering relevant research that contributes to the overall assignment strategy.
More specifically, Analysts are responsible for supporting the search strategy by producing industry and/or functional analysis reports and talent pool mappings for active search assignments, internal meetings, and new business initiatives. This includes competitive information, trends across sub-sectors, target company list development and potential prospect identification. The Analyst provides research and conclusions to be incorporated into client-ready documents. Over time, it is expected that the Analyst will develop industry expertise by maintaining an awareness of industry trends and “best in class” leaders/future leaders.

Depending on the regional scope of the role and exact function specifications, Analysts will work within international team settings with team members located across offices in various geographies.
In the context of further growing Spencer Stuart’s Amsterdam office, we are currently seeking to expand our team with a new Analyst, who will be working across various Sector and/or Functional Practices.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to
Research Director (Anne Merel Brink)
Managing Partner Amsterdam (Suzanne van der Erve)
Consultants (Practice related and on assignment basis)

Other key Relationships
Global and EMEA Practice Leader/Practice Members
Analysts, Associates, Senior Associates and Consultants Firm-wide
Executive Assistants, Knowledge Managers & Practice/Knowledge Analysts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Develops a solid understanding of the potential client/client’s industry including specific information regarding the “value proposition” (competitive landscape, strengths, and weaknesses), stock performance, employee count, etc. Synthesise information accurately, so that it is easily incorporated into a readable, client-ready document.

▪ Maintain current awareness of news and issues associated with key client engagements and market opportunities and share that information and knowledge in a timely way with Associates, Consultants and Executive Assistants.

▪ Assist in high level name generation and talent mapping creation. Contribute to the long list creation by leveraging internal and external databases to provide commentary on potential candidates.

▪ Participate in kick-off meetings with Associates and Consultants to assist in the development of the search strategy. Directly assist Associates with search-related tasks, such as the development of a search strategy and target list.

▪ Develop industry and/or functional expertise by maintaining an awareness of industry trends and “best in class” leaders/future leaders.

▪ Be willing and proactive about contributing to local, practice or Firm-wide initiatives. Coordinate and share practice related information to the Knowledge Manager for potentially broader distribution.

▪ Adhere diligently to Firm policies and standards for candidate validation, documentation and assessment.

CAREER/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

▪ Spencer Stuart values continuous learning and development of its team members in all relevant aspects of the search process and in providing leadership advisory services, by organising frequent online and live training and development sessions.

▪ High performing Analysts will have numerous opportunities to further develop themselves, including being given an increasing level of responsibility and being considered for a promotion to Associate.

▪ Next to opportunities within the Executive Search organisation, Spencer Stuart offers a wide range of opportunities to further develop within the firm, including into Leadership Advisory Services, Human Resources, and Knowledge Management.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will be self-directed, independent and able to proactively address the needs of the practice, which is often fast-paced, quick-turn work that is highly integrated with client management and day-to-day client engagement. In addition, candidates will demonstrate a passion and ability for performing critical research and communicating their findings clearly and cogently, while delivering the highest calibre service for the greatest value. They will be graceful under pressure and be excellent multitaskers with an ownership mindset and results orientation.

Prior Work Experience
1-2 years of experience in a tangential business environment.

Quality Execution Focus
Experience in delivering high quality services and documentation in a research, analysis setting is a clear plus.

International
International mindset. Ideally has worked on cross-border client engagements, or in an international company environment.

Language Fluent Dutch and ideally English language skills (written and spoken).